Provo River 1/2 Marathon!

LAGOON SMELLS WEIRD

Today was the Loveless Family annual outing to Lagoon. Every summer, Ryan's family packs up their coolers and kids and we hit Utah's version of Disneyland...except that it isn't quite like Disneyland at all. And it smells weird...a mixture of funnel cakes, cigarette smoke, chlorine, petting zoo, and that mystery smell. It was a long day, but fun. Ryan and I conquered Wicked, the new ride, twice. I did it once with my eyes closed and once with them open. And we hit all the other big rides...all three of them. Every year, another Loveless brother succumbs to the motion sickness plague, and slowly but surely, they retire yet more and more rides. This year it was Jeff. Mark didn't even make it this year. We missed him. However, a new Loveless made his Lagoon debut. Max was all over that carousel. Next year we are going to be spending the day trying to keep him out of those giant water drops that shoot up out of the ground. Oh, there's nothing like a day at Lagoon.

FAMILY IS FOREVER

A few weeks ago, my adorable oldest sister, Cory, and her darling family came to Utah from Texas for a week to visit. I was reminded of how much I really miss my siblings and all the "good ole' times". We've all grown, changed, and added much to our lives, but being with Cory always reminds me of things that just never change. Something about her is constant. It's so nice.

We had a heck of a week with trips and outings all over Utah. She and her family experienced their first Pioneer Days in SLC along with a quick day at Temple Square. Carrie, Kelsey, Jolea, Jim, Mom, Eli, Gram and all in-laws and nieces and nephews got together. We sure missed not having Ashley with us. It was just one darling short of being complete. It was so nice to have Gram come and visit from New Mexico. I just miss them all. I have the most wonderful siblings and family in the world. It's always crazy, chaotic, and wonderful when we are all together. I've come to love the sheer chaos that is created when we are all together. I hope it never changes.

DOWN IN THE DUMPS....

It means something totally new to me now. I've been sick. Really sick. In fact, I don't ever remember a time when I've been more sick. It started last Sunday just before church. Then it went full throttle after church. I don't remember much between then and now except for many trips to the bathroom, a large bucket beside my bed, and a shot that hurt like *@#! I actually lost a whole day somehow. Honestly, I don't remember Tuesday at all. I didn't realize it until Ryan pointed out that it was Wednesday. I have had a lot of sleep and little food. I do not recommend this diet to anyone. I'm sure the 10 lbs. I lost will come back as soon as I can stomach solids well again. I just want to thank all those very loving individuals who have helped me and my family out this week...and also a thank you to those who saw me looking as aweful as I do and were kind enough to keep it to themsleves. I realize I'm close bringing the unibrow back; I'll take care of it soon, I promise. And to my devoted husband, you didn't have to and you did. Thank you. I'm so grateful.

Sleepovers, Shopping, Racing, and Rodeo

Birthday & Slumber Parties

News from the Land of Loveless...

• Strawberry Days rodeo with the Beatty's and Uncle Mark= fun



• Throughly enjoyed Mark's b-day. Italian food, Max, the uncles, and Black Walnut from the B.R.--another successful party.



• Wasatch Back Relay--Ryan conquered the Ragnar; Mark, Jeff, Max & I conquered Park City (shortly after we conquered outlet shopping)
  


• Did not enjoy two days without A/C; did enjoy the slumber party in the basement after we hauled the queen mattress into the family room. Then the TV went out. Bad karma.



• Max is now mobile; rolling and scooting are his new favorite means of transportation



• Max does not like baby food, with the exception of pears, and sometimes bananas.



• You are either a parade person or you're not. We are parade people. 3 parades already this summer. Two thumbs up for the Lehi Days and Days of 47 parade. The Tooele 4th of July parade is thrilling for those who love big trucks, politicians, and horses.


• Home improvement projects never end up being as fufilling as you think they are going to be...especially when you end up painting the bathroom the exact same color as it was before.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY UNCLE MARK

A big shout out to my uncle Mark on his birthday. I love my Uncle Mark because he always wants to hold me, he's really good at taking me for walks, he feeds me whenever my mom and dad want him too, and he especially loves to play with me.

I hope your birthday is a good one.

Love, Max

FATHERS AND SONS

3 men & a baby, plus Grandpa
Max, Daddy & Grandpa all dressed up on Father's Day

Mommy & Max love this Daddy!

Pool Party at Jolea's

Loveless' go to Idaho

In case you were wondering...

1.Two weeks ago, the husband, the bros in law, not so little Max, and I meandered on up to Idaho for the Teton Dam Marathon Races. Ryan and I ran the 10K and I completed my goal of finishing in under an hour. Mark and Jeff ran the hardest 1/2 marathon of their lives, finishing 13th and 20th, respectively, out of 250. They are an inspiration...

2.JCL doesn't care too much for Idaho, unless it includes winning a 30 piece chicken bucket from Albertsons.

3.Little girls in ballet tutu's make me long to be a little girl again...when imagination was your reality.

4.I'm desperate for a new hair-do.

5.Don't overthink relationships. Let them be what they are and embrace them as they come.

6.Kiddie pool parties at Jolea's are the best--complete with otter pops, apples, and cute swimming suits.

7.Anything at Jolea's is fun.

8."A Night at the Museum" on a jumbo inflatable screen at the park = lots of fun.

9.We went to help out my good friends Sharon & Fernando on Saturday with some yard work. I was reminded of why I love them so much. Just the salt of the earth and they make a killer snowcone and BLT. I was also reminded of why I love my dear hubby so much...he's always willing to serve and give 100% percent when he does.

10.I stink at doing Father's Day. I'm ashamed of my poor performance this year.

11.Podunk places have some of the best church meetings I've been to. There's a special Spirit there.

12.I love my little brother.

13.My kindred spirit is moving back to Utah tomorrow.

14.My little boy makes me happy...and tired.

A few things I'm learning--

It takes much longer to do the following with a 5 month old:
1. get ready for the day
2. exercise
3. clean the house
4. laundry
5. scrapbook
6. blog
7. get to bed
8. get anywhere
9. water the garden
10. pretty much everything else done on a daily basis not mentioned above

did i mention that i'm having to type with one finger right now?

Art City Days Nestle 5K

Every year Ryan's parents, a few of his siblings, and nieces and nephews all make the trip to Springville for the Art City Days Nestle 5K race. This year it was a hot one, but oh so fun. Stacey has all her kids running it now too! Our good friend Michelle joined us this year. Jeff and Ryan of course gave stellar performances and made the rest of us look like armatures, but Michelle and I didn't do so bad ourselves. We both agreed it felt better than the last one and even the hill didn't present a problem for us. After the race we pull out our lawn chairs and umbrellas and enjoy Popsicles, pizza and prize give aways. Sadly, none of us were lucky enough to walk away with anything this year, but the anticipation of it was fun enough. Ryan's parents pushed Max and Camilla in the strollers so the mommy's could run. It was great fun and Max held up as long as he could. He finally gave in to a nap at the end. Up next: The Dam Marathon next weekend in Rexburg. However, we will be running the 1/2 marathon and 10K only. Until the next race--Happy Running~

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